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Betsy Lillian
Betsy Lillian serves as the editor of North American Windpower, as well as sister publications NGT News, Solar Industry and Unmanned Aerial Online. She has been with Zackin Publications since 2012.
Study: Mitigating The Challenges Of Ever-Growing Wind Turbines
DNV GL has released an in-depth study, commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, that examines the challenges associated with...
Offshore Wind Consultants Setting Up Shop In Boston
Citing increased demand from U.S. wind developers, London-based Offshore Wind Consultants (OWC) is set to open its first U.S. office in Boston.
OWC, part of...
Report: Higher Demand, Interest Rates Could Slim Returns For Wind And Solar Investors
Due to sustained demand for renewable energy projects and a higher interest rate environment, renewable energy investors could see a decrease in returns in...
AWEA Honors Wind Stakeholders For O&M And Safety
Last week, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) recognized five individuals and companies as part of its "Safety and Health Excellence Recognition" and "Excellence...
EDPR, Microsoft Seal Deal On Ohio Wind Power
EDP Renewables North America LLC and Microsoft Corp. have executed two 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) that will bring the Timber Road IV Wind...
Missouri Regulators Give Thumbs-Up For Ameren Wind Farm
This morning, the Missouri Public Service Commission voted unanimously to grant Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corp., a certificate of convenience and necessity...
Minnesota Government Outlines Path To 100% Clean Energy
This week, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced their "One Minnesota Path to Clean Energy," a set of policy proposals...
Quinbrook Closes $1.6B In Investor Commitments For Low-Carbon Strategy
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners - a global investment manager focused exclusively on lower-carbon and renewable energy infrastructure investment and operational asset management in the U.S.,...
Latest EIA Numbers Show Wind, Hydro Are Neck And Neck For Electrical Generation
An analysis by the nonprofit SUN DAY Campaign of data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) confirms continued strong growth in electrical...
Vests Picks Up 224 MW U.S. Order
Vestas has received a 224 MW order in the U.S. for V110-2.0 MW turbines.
The project and customer are undisclosed at the customer’s request. The...
Climate Scientists Back Xcel’s 100% Carbon-Free Electricity Goals
Xcel Energy’s vision to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity to customers is now backed by a scientific study, the company says.
Xcel has verified its...
KKR Invests In U.S. Wind And Solar With NextEra
Global investment firm KKR is expanding its renewable energy portfolio through a new wind and solar investment with NextEra Energy Partners LP (NEP).
KKR...
North Dakota Public Hearing To Discuss NextEra Wind Facility
The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a public hearing in Bowbells this Friday regarding a proposed NextEra Energy Resources wind project....
Joint Industry Project Tackles Wind Turbine Blade Erosion
DNV GL, an independent energy advisory and certification body, has launched a joint industry project with 10 commercial partners to develop a COmprehensive methodology...
AIMCo Acquires Majority Of Spanish Renewables Company Eolia
Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo), on behalf of its clients, has completed the acquisition of over 90% ownership in Spanish renewable energy company Eolia...
Atlanta City Council Green-Lights 100% Clean Energy Plan
Today, the Atlanta City Council doubled down on its commitment to transition to 100% renewable energy by unanimously adopting “Clean Energy Atlanta,” a plan...
Renewables Financing Firm Seminole Revamps Leadership Team
After 10 years under the leadership of its founder and CEO, Robert J. Banks, Seminole Financial Services LLC (SFS) has announced new leadership.
On...
MGE’s Saratoga Wind Farm Joins The Electric Grid
Wisconsin utility Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) has announced that its 66 MW Saratoga Wind Farm is now fully operational.
Consisting of 33 Vestas...
Vestas Unveils ‘Extreme Weather’ 4 MW Wind Turbine
Vestas has introduced an "extreme climate" V136-4.2 MW wind turbine.
This new variant of Vestas' 4 MW platform offers maximum energy production in low...
Gov. Janet Mills Commits Maine To Climate Change Initiatives
During her remarks at the E2Tech 2019 Conference this morning, Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, announced that Maine has joined the United States Climate Alliance,...